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See How The Fruitless Fig Tree Stands

Author: Joseph Harbottle Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: 1 See how the fruitless fig tree stands Beneath the owner’s frown; The axe is lifted in his hands, To cut the cumberer down. 2 "Year after year I come," he cries, "And still no fruit is shown; I see but empty leaves arise; Then cut the cumberer down." 3 "The axe of death at one sharp stroke, Shall make my justice known; Each bough shall tremble at the shock Which cuts the cumberer down." 4 Sinner, beware—the axe of death Is raised, and aimed at thee; Awhile thy Maker spares thy breath; Beware, O barren tree! Used With Tune: ABERDEEN Text Sources: Comprehensive Rippon, 1844

God is of mine inheritance

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 16:5-11 Used With Tune: ST. PAUL

O Lord, 'Tis Matter of High Praise

Author: Benjamin Keach Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1. O Lord, ’tis matter of high praise, Thy Word on us doth shine, But happy they who feel its rays, And glorious power divine. 2. O let poor sinners feel their sin Prick them, as with a sword; And purge out all that filth within; So will we praise Thy Word. 3. Enlightened souls have cause to sing, Who wounded were by Thee; True cause of joy to such doth spring; For they, Lord, healèd be. 4. And now in robes most richly decked, They to the King are brought; Surpassing angels, for have they A robe so richly wrought. 5. We therefore throw our crowns below Thy high and glorious throne; And must all say, both night and day, Thou worthy art alone, 6. All glory, power, and praise to have, By us forevermore; Thus let us sing unto our King, And Him in heart adore. Used With Tune: ABERDEEN Text Sources: Spiritual Songs: Being the Marrow of the Scripture (London: John Marshal, 1700)

Children, To Your Creator God

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 26 hymnals First Line: Children, to your creator, God Lyrics: 1 Children, to your creator, God, Your early honors pay, While vanity and youthful blood Would tempt your thoughts astray. 2 The memory of His mighty name, Demands your first regard; Nor dare indulge a meaner flame, ’Till you have loved the Lord. 3 Be wise, and make His favor sure, Before the mournful days, When youth and mirth are known no more, And life and strength decays. 4 No more the blessings of a feast Shall relish on the tongue. The heavy ear forgets the taste And pleasure of a song. 5 Old age with all her dismal train, Invades your golden years With sighs and groans, and raging pain, And death that never spares. 6 What will you do when light departs, And leaves your withering eyes, Without one beam to cheer your hearts, From the superior skies? 7 How will you meet God’s frowning brow, Or stand before His seat, While nature’s old supporters bow, Nor bear their tottering weight? 8 Can you expect your feeble arms Shall make a strong defense, When death with terrible alarms, Summons the prisoner hence? 9 The silver bands of nature burst; And let the building fall; The flesh goes down to mix with dust, Its vile original. 10 Laden with guilt, (a heavy load) Uncleansed and unforgiv’n, The soul returns t’an angry God, To be shut out from Heav’n. Used With Tune: ABERDEEN

Day After Day I Sought the Lord

Author: Julius C. Hare Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Day after day I sought the Lord, And waited patiently; Until He bent down from His throne, And hearkened to my cry. 2. He drew me from the fearful pit, And from the miry clay; He placed my feet upon a rock, And led me in His way. 3. He taught my soul a new-made song, A song of holy praise, All they who see these things, with fear Their hopes to God shall raise. 4. Most blessèd is the man whose hope Upon the Lord relies; Who follows not the proud, nor those That turn aside to lies. 5. O Lord, what wonders hast Thou wrought, All number far above! Thy thoughts to us-ward overflow With mercy, grace, and love. 6. Show forth Thy mercy, gracious Lord; O take it not away! Thy loving kindness and Thy truth, Let them be still my stay. 7. For countless sorrows hem me round; And my iniquities So hold me fast, and drag me down, I cannot raise my eyes. 8. My hairs in number they surpass; Hence is my heart dismayed; Vouchsafe, O Lord, to rescue me! O hasten to my aid. 9. Let those who seek Thee faithfully In peace and joy abide; Let those who love Thy grace still say, The Lord be magnified. 10. Poor am I, and in need; yet God Care of my soul doth take. Thou art my help; my Savior Thou; Lord, no long tarrying make. Used With Tune: ABERDEEN Text Sources: Portions of the Psalms in English Verse, 1839

But One Loaf

Author: John Newton Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: When the disciples crossed the lake Lyrics: 1 When the disciples crossed the lake With but one loaf on board; How strangely did their hearts mistake The caution of their Lord. 2 "The leaven of the Pharisees Beware", the Savior said; They thought, it is because He sees We have forgotten bread. 3 It seems they have forgotten, too, What their own eyes had viewed; How with what scarce sufficed for few, He fed a multitude. 4 If five small loaves, by His command, Could many thousands serve; Might they not trust His gracious hand, That they should never starve? 5 They oft His power and love had known, And doubtless were to blame; But we have reason good to own That we are just the same. 6 How often has He brought relief, And every want supplied! Yet soon, again, our unbelief, Says, "Can the Lord provide?" 7 Be thankful for one loaf today, Though that be all your store; Tomorrow, if you trust and pray, Shall timely bring you more. Used With Tune: ABERDEEN Text Sources: Olney Hymns (London, W. Oliver, 1779), Book 1

I love the Lord, because my voice

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 116 Used With Tune: ST. PAUL

Remember

Author: Emma Lazarus, 1849-1887 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: Remember Him, the only One Lyrics: 1 Remember Him, the only One, Now, ere the years flow by— Now, while the smile is on thy lip, The light within thine eye. 2 Now, ere for thee the sun has lost Its glory and its light, And earth rejoice thee not with flowers, Nor with its stars the night. 3 Now, while thou lovest earth, because She is so wondrous fair With daisies and with primroses, And sunlit, waving air. 4 And not because her bosom holds Thy dearest and thy best, And some day will thyself infold In calm and peaceful rest. 5 Now, while thou lovest violets, Because mid grass they wave, And not because they bloom upon Some early shapen grave. 6 Now, while thou lovest trembling stars, But just because they shine, And not because they’re nearer one Who never can be thine. 7 Now, while thou lovest music’s strains, Because they cheer thy heart, And not because from aching eyes They make the tear drops start. 8 Now, while thou lovest all on earth, And deemest all will last, Before thy hope has vanished quite And every joy has passed. 9 Remember Him, the only One, Before the days draw nigh When thou shalt have no joy in them, And praying, yearn to die. Used With Tune: ABERDEEN Text Sources: A Library of Poetry for Sunday Reading by Philip Schaff and Arthur Gilman (New York: Dood, Mead, 1880)

"There Is No God," So Saith The Fool

Author: Benjamin H. Kennedy Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 "There is no God," so saith the fool In his vain heart alone. Ah, reckless seed and spurning rule! None doeth good, not one. 2 The Lord looked down from Heaven, and saw How man on earth abode; And none were there who loved His law, None sought the living God. 3 With thoughts corrupt, and conscience seared, In hateful ways they ran; In all the world no good appeared, Nor any righteous man. 4 "How blinded are their hearts," He said, "Who live in sin and shame! My people they devour as bread; They call not on My name." 5 In vain ye strive, O race abhorred, In vain ye fret and rage; For God is with His saints, the Lord Amidst His heritage. 6 O when will our redemption spring From Zion’s holy height? O when to Salem will her king Return with healing light? 7 When God shall hear His people’s voice, And break their galling chain, The face of Jacob will rejoice, And Israel smile again. Used With Tune: ABERDEEN Text Sources: Hymnologia Christiana (London: Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts & Green, 1863)

Jesus, these eyes have never seen

Author: Rev. Ray Palmer Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 242 hymnals Topics: Communion of Saints and Life Everlasting; Holy Communion Used With Tune: ABERDEEN